Finance - Financial Analyst IV

Job Title: Finance - Financial Analyst IV
Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Dallas, TX or Chicago, IL (Hybrid - onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; not required in-office daily)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Description
We are seeking an Enterprise Senior Financial Analyst with preferably a mix of Big 4 and Corporate experience to work on consolidated accounting at our global headquarters location in Dallas, Texas (or any other office location). This position will be in a hybrid work setting (combination of virtual and in-office). This individual will in, accordance to US GAAP accounting guidance, prepare, control, review and analyze internal and external financial statements and reports of Corporation.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the ownership, preparation, and analysis for all globally consolidated financial statements and provide analyses to C-Suite Executive Leadership on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Provide leadership and technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including providing input and updates to the company's Corporate Financial Instructions and assist regional and corporate business units globally in their reporting responsibilities
Initiate and lead special projects that meet the needs of customers and/or enhance efficiencies and streamline department processes and procedures
Coordinate with Global Corporate Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis in the preparation of quarterly financial statement forecasts for the enterprise.

Drive and own continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to implement efficiency, adjust to changing conditions and/or improve internal controls
Maintain process documentation and policies to ensure accuracy, effectiveness and reliability of the established financial controls
Utilize the HFM system to prepare various financial statements, reports and analyses for key customers.

Key customers for this position include the VP & Corporate Controller, Investor Relations, SEC Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
7-10 years business experience in accounting or finance
An experience mix of Big 4/Regional CPA firms and Corporate accounting preferred
CPA certification or advanced degree is preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels in the Corporation
Knowledge of financial statements, technical accounting and/or SEC requirements
Aptitude for systems, processes and driving continuous improvement
Experience with the HFM system is a plus